[JohnJohnson]

I'm looking for the best in-ear monitors under $150. I'd be okay with spending $200, but would rather spend $150 or less. I'm looking for a set of monitors that can cut out my drumming enough that I don't need to crank the speakers, and something that I can listen to through an iPod and still get a good sound. And I'm going to be out of the country for 3 weeks and will be flying a lot during that time (at least 30 hours worth), so I'll need something that's comfortable and can block out plane noise well. It looks like the best in that price range are the Shure SCL2 and SCL3, the M-Audio-IE-20-XB, and the M-Audio IE-10. What would you guys recommend?

 

[JohnJohnson]

And also, I plan on using them with an iPhone, iPod, and my computer (for when I'm drumming). I listen to mainly fusion and progressive rock/metal like ELP, Yes, and Tool, but also listen to metal, jazz, fusion, and nearly every genre except rap. So I'll need a monitor that doesn't lack bass.

 

[younglee200]

the new super.fi 5 is ~200 bucks

 

[JohnJohnson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by younglee200 /img/forum/go_quote.gif the new super.fi 5 is ~200 bucks

Also, I'm only looking at things Musiciansfriend are selling because they're giving it to me for cost.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I'm also thinking about getting the SCL4's. Are they that much better than the SCL3's?

 

[JohnJohnson]

And how are the other M-Audio earphones, like the IE-20 and IE-30?

 

[goldfilm]

I'm extremely satisfied with the isolation and quality of Etymotic ER4P. They are $169 in Amazon, but if you pay with Bill Me Later you save $20 off. Also you can convert them to ER4S later with a cable. Check my thread about it:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/w...lators-344101/

 

[vii_haven]

Try and bring your budget up another 30bucks to $179. Then you can get the Futuresonics Atrio. Amazing stuff.

 

[JohnJohnson]

The problem is that none of those are sold on Musiciansfriend.com. I've talked to some people and have heard nothing but bad about the M-Audio, so I'm leaning towards the Shure. There doesn't seem to be a big difference between the SCL3 and SCL4 other than extra bass on the SCL4. Has anyone tried these two? And is the bass on the SCL3 sufficient for the music I listen to? There's not a big difference in price either, the SCL3's are going to be around $80 and the SCL's are going to be around $120. Here's the list of my possible choices:

Musician's Friend - Search Results

 

[JohnJohnson]

Also, by under $150 I mean the price listed on the site, not the cost price. I'm okay with going up to $250 now because the SCL4's look great.

 

[kjk1281]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnJohnson /img/forum/go_quote.gif And how are the other M-Audio earphones, like the IE-20 and IE-30?

The IE-20 is just a rebranded Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 EB. The IE-30 should be the same as the super.fi 5 pro (NOT the new, slim version).

 

[JohnJohnson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk1281 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The IE-20 is just a rebranded Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 EB. The IE-30 should be the same as the super.fi 5 pro (NOT the new, slim version).

How's the quality of the M-Audio compared to Shure?

 

[Mr_Junesequa]

different kettle of fish...

 

[JohnJohnson]

So would you recommend the SCL4's or IE-30's?

 

[JohnJohnson]

So it's between the SCL4's, SCL3's, and IE-30's. What would you guys choose?